The fatalities were identified as Pablo Diaz Jr., caretaker of a building under construction at the Sinunuc National High School and Daniel Palad, a native of Pagadian City and working at the bamboo chair shop located in Tumaga.

Diaz was stabbed to death by Jovy Sto. Tomas last Monday around 10 p.m.

Police said that Sto. Tomas went to the construction site and engaged in a fist fight with Diaz.

Amid the fistfight, Sto. Tomas pulled out a knife and stabbed Diaz in the body.

Diaz sustained a stab wound in the body and died on the spot. Sto. Tomas escaped after the incident.

Palad was stabbed dead by his co-workers identified as Jungie Carbajosa and Junrey Carbajosa, both natives of Pagadian City.

Police said that the trio were having a drinking spree during a birthday party at Sitio Lumiyap, Divisoria.

After having drinks too many, Jungie and Junrey stabbed Palad without much ado.

The suspects escaped after the incident.